Childcare Workers Salary in Tennessee
Childcare Workers in Tennessee earn a median of $29,660 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,660
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,650
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,730; the top 10% earn over $38,050. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,280 median in Tennessee
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$59,550 median in Tennessee
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58,070 median in Tennessee
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,700 median in Tennessee
- Residential Advisors$34,700 median in Tennessee
- Nannies$29,660 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in Tennessee
How much do childcare workers make in Tennessee?
The median is $29,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,730 and the top 10% earn over $38,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−15% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.